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DNR’s Technical and Financial
Assistance Programs
DNR provides more than 40 technical and financial assistance programs.
To help you navigate through them we have divided them into four main groups:
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Grants and Loans (cash)
DNR provides a number of direct grant, project grant programs as well as
reimbursement programs and low interest and no interest loans.
Some are federal funds matched by state dollars and some state funds often
matched by local dollars. This section will review DNR Grants and Loans programs.
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Tax Deduction, Credits and Incentives
Some of DNR’s programs have enacted legislation to provide tax incentives to the
public who are interested in providing certain stewardship efforts.
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Unique scientific and technical research and data
Many of DNR programs offer the public a unique variety of scientific expertise,
research and data products include Geographic Information System (GIS) products
that are available no where else.
Most of this data and technical assistance has a significant financial value but
is provided at no cost or very low cost to the public.
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Specialized Educational Programs
DNR’s educational programs are widely diverse and target very specific material
and audiences on a variety of natural resource subjects.
Included are; boating and firearm safety programs, K-12 school focused
curriculums and programs as well as technical land planning assistance and
scientific resources to help landowners, boat owners, hunters, hikers, fishermen
and all citizens be better stewards of Maryland’s natural resources.
DNR’s “educational” programs are not just informational. Stakeholders utilizing
these resources have significant positive impacts on Maryland’s Natural
Resources.
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Additional Federal Dollars are available. Many of the above programs use federal
dollars that are then shared with local governments.
This information is usually available on the programs’ individual website, or by
using the Redbook Online which lists which specific federal funds are being
utilized by what programs.
For a searchable database on DNR’s assistance programs as well as those
available under other state agencies, please go to the Maryland’s Redbook Online
http://www.mdredbookonline.com/
Corrections and updates on DNR's Red Book Online listed programs should be
addressed to: Virginia Walsh,
Internet & eGovernment Coordinator, Capital Grants & Loans Admin., Dept. of
Natural Resources, 410-260-8430.
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